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Commission Minutes-April 3, 2006 3056 range program were reviewed utilizing a stringent screening process that considered technical soundness, financial feasibility, and social acceptability; WHEREAS, the 2006 Metropolitan Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan provides a comprehensive, coordinated program of projects and strategies that will improve the urban and extraterritorial bikeway system; WHEREAS, the 2006 Metropolitan Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan will further enhance the area's bicycling environment so that the bicycle becomes a convenient transportation and recreation alternative contributing to the health, safety, and quality of life for citizens in the metropolitan area; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cass County Commission does hereby adopt the 2006 Metropolitan Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, and agrees to use it as a tool to implement metropolitan bikeway goals and objectives which will complement overall development of the metropolitan transportation system. 8. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve Voucher No. 205,971 through Voucher No. 206,312. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. FLOOD UPDATE, Committee report Dave Rogness, Emergency Manager, and Rich Sieg, acting County Engineer, were present to provide an update on the flooding situation in Cass County. Mr. Rogness said flooding has exceeded levels experienced in 2001 and is near those reached in 1997. He provided crest information on the numerous rivers within the county and said sheriff deputies are patrolling areas in need to check on residents. He commended the efforts of First Link in organizing volunteers to assist with sand bags and believes the crisis situation will stabilize within the next 18 to 24 hours. Mr. Sieg said his department has been busy distributing sand bags to county residents and barricading roads as they close due to flooding. He said the northeast portion of the county will continue to see roads going under water and anticipates difficult travel conditions for several days. The county began this flood event with 210,000 sandbags and there are 75,000 remaining. He has ordered an additional 50,000 sand bags. Mrs. Sorum toured the flooded areas with Mr. Sieg and commended him and his staff for their work during this time. Mrs. Johnson said the City of Fargo officials also commended Mr. Sieg and Mr. Rogness for their efforts. 10. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. notice of Cass County Township Officers' Association annual spring meeting at 7:30 PM on April 6, 2006, in the Casselton City Hall Auditorium.